Folding rest.



PATENTED JUNE 30, 1903.

M. ROSENBERG.

FOLDING vREST.-

APPLICATION mum DEC. 31. 1902.

N0 MODEL.

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UNITED STATES Patented June 30, 1903.

MAX ROSENBERG, OF FURTH, GERMANY.

FOLDING REST.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 732,116, dated June 30, 1903.

Application filed December 31 1902. Serial No. 137,371. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, MAX RosENBERo,a subject of the King of Bavaria, residing at Fiirth, Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Folding Rests, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates more particularly to devices used for footstools, bolsters, arm-supports, &c., and comprises the novel features set forth hereinafter.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved rest or footstool. Fig. 2 shows a modification. Fig. 3 shows a still further modification. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 are details of the construction of Fig. 3. Figs. 7, 8, and 9 show a modified form of straploop.

The main frame of the foot-rest a is provided with loops 6 for the engagement of the straps used in carrying bundles,such as a travelers plaid shawl or the like. This'frame is provided with a handle 1 to be used when carrying the bundle. At the corners of the frameare eyes 6, which form bearings for the folding legs f. A limited lateral movement of the legs in their bearings is provided for. The upper rod or bearing member of the legs is bent to form two angles 9 and h, as shown in Fig. 7. These angles are bent at ninety degrees from each other and one adapted to engage at times the lower side of an angle 2', formed in the frame. Thus when the legs are down the angle 9 lies against the angle 2'. When the legs are folded up, the angle g lies against the frame and the angle it against the angle 2', as shown in Fig. 1. In order to hold the legs in adjusted position, coiled springs 70 are provided, which are attached at one end to the frame and at the other end to the upper rod of the leg members and which urge the legs in the direction shown by the arrow at the top of Fig. 1. If it is desired to fold the legs up, theyare moved in the direction shown by the double arrow, Fig. 1. The angles of the legs and frame are thereby disengaged, and the legs may be swung around.

As it is often desirable to remove the footstool without unbuckling the straps, I have provided a strap-clamp for this purpose,which is shown in Figs. 8 and 9. A slidable loop 0 on the frame a is provided with a hooked end adapted to engage a catch d, rigidly sc cured on the frame. It is readily seen that by'sliding the loop out of engagement with the catch the strap becomes freed.

In the modification shown in Fig. 2 the frame Ct is replaced by a plate m, of wood or iron, and the legs, which swing on hinges 0 and u, are provided with angles 19 to engage the plate. Slots or fasteners q are provided for the straps.

In Fig. 3 the wire frame a has eyes 0" formed at the corners and the center of the side opposite with which the legs 8 and s engage, and thereby form a triangular support. The leg 8 is provided with a loop or hook t, which engages with the leg .9 and prevents the legs from slipping out of place.

Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show the form of the hook z and its method of engagement.

It is of course understood that the frame a may be covered with any material desired, andI do not wish to limit this invention to my particular use or to the exact details shown; but

What I claim is In a folding rest, the combination of a frame, legs pivoted in said frame and slidable in their bearings, angles on the leg-bearing members adapted to engage suitable parts on the frame to support the legs, and springs engaging the frame and leg-bearing members to hold the latter in-adjusted position.

Dated this 13th day of December, 1902.

MAX ROSENBERG.

Witnesses:

HUGO ABT, OSCAR 300K. 

